The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
€ 23,800
€ 19,000
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 13.7 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1486
1808
2021
1535
1800
2000
1808 mm
Width
1800 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1486 mm
Height
1535 mm
2537
4278
2635
4415
4278 mm
Length
4415 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.25 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*CFF*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
154 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
190 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
633 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
417 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
111 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
